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Hi.

GIBS Business School (Bengaluru) places a strong emphasis on safety, inclusivity, and student well-being, and it maintains several structured systems to ensure a secure and welcoming environment for all students. Here's how GIBS ensures this:

1. Strong Campus Safety Infrastructure

 24/7 Security Personnel

Well-trained security staff are stationed across the campus, hostels, entrances, and parking areas.

CCTV Surveillance

High-quality CCTV cameras monitor all academic blocks, corridors, outdoor areas, and common spaces.

 Controlled Entry & Exit

Visitor screening and ID-based entry for students, staff, and guests help maintain campus discipline.

2. Anti-Ragging Measures (Zero-Tolerance Policy)

GIBS strictly enforces anti-ragging laws as per UGC and AICTE norms.

What they implement:

Mandatory anti-ragging undertakings from students

Anti-Ragging Committee & Anti-Ragging Squad

Surprise inspections in common areas

Awareness sessions on dignity and mutual respect

Result: GIBS maintains a ragging-free environment.

3. Grievance Redressal Systems

GIBS has multiple channels where students can report issues confidentially:

Online grievance portal

Student welfare office

Ethics & grievance committee

Suggestion boxes and anonymous reporting options

Issues are taken seriously with quick resolution timelines.

4. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for Gender Safety

To ensure gender inclusivity and safety, GIBS has an ICC compliant with the POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment).

This committee:

Handles complaints with confidentiality

Conducts gender sensitization workshops

Organizes safety awareness programs for men and women

5. Inclusive & Diverse Campus Culture

GIBS promotes cultural and social inclusion through:

✔ Multicultural student community

Students come from different states, backgrounds, languages, and religions.

✔ Equal opportunities for all

In clubs, events, leadership roles, and academic committees.

✔ Sensitization programs

Workshops on respecting diversity, anti-discrimination, emotional intelligence, and empathy.

6. Mental Health Support & Wellness Programs

GIBS focuses strongly on emotional safety and well-being through:

On-campus counselors

Wellness sessions

Stress management & emotional intelligence workshops

Happiness programme and yoga/meditation

Mentor–mentee guidance system

This ensures students feel supported both academically and personally.

7. Mentor–Mentee System for Personal Guidance

Each student is assigned a faculty mentor who supports them in:

Academic issues

Personal challenges

Social adjustment

Career advice

This helps create a caring, safe environment where students feel heard.

8. Strict Discipline & Code of Conduct

The campus enforces rules regarding:

Anti-bullying

Anti-discrimination

Professional behavior

Respect for peers and staff

Violations lead to strict action, which maintains a professional environment.

9. Safe Accommodation & Transport

For students staying in hostels:

Wardens and caretakers available

Security surveillance

Regular safety audits

Safe transportation options for events and visits

Hi.

Yes — at GIBS Business School (Bengaluru) faculty play an active role in student-led projects, live industry assignments, and consulting-oriented activities. Here are clear, realistic examples of how faculty get involved:

1. Faculty-Guided Live Industry Projects

Many subjects at GIBS include live corporate assignments where faculty serve as project mentors. For example:

 Marketing faculty

Guide students on live branding or digital marketing projects for startups or SMEs (campaign planning, competitor analysis, customer surveys).

 Finance faculty

Supervise projects such as:

Equity research reports

Portfolio analysis

Financial modelling tasks for small firms

Cost optimization studies for companies

 HR/OB faculty

Help students conduct:

Employee satisfaction surveys

HR process audits

Training need analysis (TNI) for small organizations

Faculty often act as industry liaisons, connecting students with real companies and ensuring the project meets corporate expectations.

2. Faculty-Led Consulting Assignments With Student Teams

Some GIBS faculty take on consulting work with companies and create student teams to assist. Examples include:

 Business strategy consulting

Students help analyze:

Market entry opportunities

Product expansion feasibility

Competitive position mapping

Faculty guide analytical frameworks and oversee final deliverables.

 Operations consulting

Working with logistics or manufacturing companies to:

Reduce turnaround time

Improve workflow efficiency

Run Six Sigma mini-projects

Faculty supervise the methodology and final client presentation.

3. IRE School (Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship) – Faculty as Project Mentors

Under the IRE School initiatives, faculty mentor:

Startup ideas and incubation pitches

Design thinking projects

Prototype development

Research-driven business models

Students preparing for entrepreneurship competitions often work directly with faculty on refining business plans.

4. Research-Based Student Projects Supervised by Faculty

Faculty members guide students on:

Consumer behavior surveys

Market research studies

Financial performance benchmarking

HR policy analysis

Sustainability & ESG research

These often get published as student–faculty co-authored research papers, presented in conferences or featured in journals.

5. Management Labs & Case Study Development

Faculty help students run:

Business analytics labs

Stock market trading simulations

Business game labs

Case-based strategy workshops

In some cases, faculty and students even co-develop case studies based on industry visits.

6. Corporate Guest Sessions Co-Handled With Faculty

Faculty arrange and moderate interactions between students and industry leaders, such as:

CEO talks

Domain-specific masterclasses

HR & recruiter panel discussions

Business problem-solving clinics

Students collaborate with faculty on scheduling, content preparation, and post-session analysis.

7. Startup & Entrepreneurship Events

During:

E-cell events

Hackathons

Idea pitch competitions

Leadership and innovation fests

Faculty act as judges, mentors, and evaluators, helping students refine ideas and execution strategies.

8. Placement-Linked Projects

Placement faculty and academic faculty jointly guide:

Aptitude improvement projects

Soft-skill development plans

Domain-specific certification practice

Mini consulting projects during internships

Students get structured feedback from faculty on every stage.

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'Finishing School' – A Weekly Mandatory Career-Readiness Program

This is something almost no other B-school in India runs weekly and year-round.

Students attend dedicated sessions on:

Aptitude training

Resume building

Interview simulations

Communication skills

Corporate etiquette

Critical thinking & leadership

It functions like a built-in placement academy inside the campus.

2. IRE School – Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship Hub

GIBS has a full framework that integrates entrepreneurship training into daily academic life, not as an optional club.

Students get:

Startup incubation support

Workshops by entrepreneurs

Research labs

Product innovation activities

Startup pitch events

It creates an entrepreneur-friendly culture uncommon among BBA/PGDM colleges.

3. Activity-Based Learning Culture (AOL)

Instead of mostly lecture-driven teaching, GIBS incorporates:

Management games

Case study labs

Live projects

Industry simulations

Outdoor experiential learning

This hands-on style distinguishes it from traditional classroom-heavy campuses.

4. Business Mastery Workshops & VIP Leadership Mentors

GIBS regularly hosts:

CEOs

Entrepreneurs

Global business trainers

TEDx speakers

Students get access to premium workshops like:

Business Analytics

Digital Marketing

Stock Market Training

Personal Branding

Leadership Labs

These are built into the curriculum, not optional.

5. A Nature-Integrated Green Campus

The campus is known for:

Green landscaping

Amphitheatre

Open creative zones

Meditation/garden areas

Eco-friendly spaces designed for brainstorming

It offers a stress-relieving environment, which is rare for urban business schools.

6. Wellness & Happiness Program

GIBS has a formal programme that focuses on:

Mindfulness

Stress management

Yoga sessions

Emotional intelligence training

Few business schools include mental wellness as part of their curriculum.

7. Strong Event Culture (TEDx, Business Fests, Cultural Shows)

The campus hosts frequent large events:

Annual TEDx

Management fests

Cultural explosions

Sports leagues

Leadership summits

This gives students continuous exposure to public speaking, event management, and networking.

Hi.

 Structured Academic Routine

GIBS follows a timetable where:

Classes are usually held during fixed daytime slots, avoiding random schedules.

Academic workload is distributed through presentations, internal assessments, and practical activities rather than last-minute pressure.

Faculty often conducts skill-based, activity-oriented learning, which reduces rote-learning stress and keeps students engaged.

This predictable schedule helps students plan their day.

2. Dedicated Placement Preparation Built Into the Curriculum

GIBS integrates placement training throughout the course, not just at the end:

Weekly Placement Training

Via their Finishing School, students undergo training in:

Aptitude

Group discussions

Interviews

Resume building

Soft skills

Corporate communication

 Mock interviews & real-time assessments

Held regularly so students don't have to prepare everything at the last moment.

Strong placement cell

Students get:

Internships

Live projects

Company interactions

Industry mentoring

Because this happens weekly, students don't need separate extra time for “placement preparation” — it's part of the routine.

3. Extracurricular Activities Are Scheduled Smartly

GIBS is known for having vibrant clubs and events (TEDx, cultural fests, sports, entrepreneurship cells).
To help balance:

Most club meetings happen after classes or on weekends.

Events are pre-planned and supervised by faculty mentors.

Students join clubs that match their interests, not everything — preventing overload.

They also have the IRE School (Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship) which blends extracurricular + academic learning.

4. Time-Management Support from the Institute

Students get training in:

Planning weekly tasks

Prioritising assignments

Setting academic and professional goals

Managing event and club responsibilities

Mentors regularly check in with students to ensure they're not overwhelmed.

5. Peer Support & Group Work

GIBS uses a lot of:

Group presentations

Team assignments

Peer-learning activities

Working in teams helps students split workloads and learn collaborative time management — very helpful during busy weeks.